One Open Mind.

It’s much easier to fool people than it is to convince them they’ve been fooled.   Mark Twain

Millions upon millions of the vaccinated don’t want to hear it. They don’t want to hear it or see it or read it. Despite fast mounting evidence that the U.S Covid19 vaccine policy was (and is) nothing less than a crime again humanity, the vaccinated will not, perhaps can not, under any circumstances, stomach that possibility. You perfectly understand their perspective. Operating from abject fear, and at the advice of their trusted medical practitioners, they enthusiastically ferry themselves and their children to pony up repeatedly to the jabs. This decision cannot be undone. Something like spilled milk, only worse. And, after all, common sense tells them that thousands of people in high places, including the medical establishment, would never be party to any treatment that would do them harm. And, justifiably, they take solace in the knowledge that millions of vaccinated Americans seem to be getting along just fine, thank you. Why, thinking your government and other institutions would purposely put your health at risk is absurd, even contemptible, if not criminal. This is America, for God’s sake. This is not a country that could be associated with a plot to oppress or subjugate Her people. Or, God forbid, commit genocide against them. You could never harbor that thought, not for even a second; so lock it in the vault. Forget about it. Bury it as you do your private secrets known only to you and your Maker. And then get on with life. However, it won’t be all that easy. Because you must decide whether you should risk associating with the unvaccinated who Mr. Biden and others in the Federal Establishment have branded screwball, egoist conspirators and a menace to society. Hmmm, under the circumstances, perhaps it would be helpful to clarify what the unvaccinated believe.

The unvaccinated believe . . . .

That all Americans are sovereign, and should be free to make their own health choices.

That Government coercion and mandates violate the most venerated public health principle.

That the Covid “vaccine” is not a vaccine as defined by the established medical community.

That the mRNA jab does not stimulate anyone’s immune system.

That no one — no one — knows the long-term health effects of the Covid19 injections.

That  experimental “vaccines” should have been aimed only at those with risk factors,  and definitely NOT at children.

That your Federal Government and Health Institutions are guilty of crimes against humanity for lying and denying the utilization of early treatment drugs categorically proven to save lives.

That the collusion between your U.S. Government and the Media Industrial Complex is nothing less than totalitarianism.

That the U.S. Government is covering up the dramatic rise in vaccine sudden death and injury.

That Covid19 has broken all records for vaccine injury and death.

These beliefs are just a sampling of a much more complicated and frankly terrifying story. Some of the world’s leading medical and scientific experts tell that story in a powerful documentary entitled Uninformed Consent, produced by Canada’s Matador Films.  Epoch Times promotes the film as The Documentary The “Elites” Hope You Never See. Well, Matilda, as you said many times, you don’t know a vaccinated family member or friend who wants to see it or hear it. But you can’t rule out the possibility that an open mind here or there might be willing to question their own Covid19 bias. Maybe one open mind. That’ll do.

Ed. Note: The url below may not be accessible to those without an Epoch Times subscription. If not, google Uninformed Consent.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/documentary-uninformed-consent_4682982.html?utm_source=healthnoe&utm_campaign=health-2022-08-24&utm_medium=email&est=CwfRJrlkUDOiYcaL8pUa1dhfROKdFTAwa49ohkRdBb5Vmc4jBqImSXBNsYkrScNCsA%3D%3D

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Truth For Sale.

August 9, 2022
Anyone reading this doesn’t know him. Never heard of him. Or likely has forgotten him. In either of these cases, he is relevant today. Especially today. Because yesterday, August 8, with warrant in hand, the FBI breached and searched the Trump residence in Florida. This was a first — the first time in all of American history that the FBI or any other U.S. agency raided a former President’s home. And this is why John Peter Zenger is someone you should meet, or remember — especially today.

August, 1734
Zenger was a German immigrant. He owned a print shop. He printed a publication called The New York Weekly Journal owned by several people who had a bone to pick with the then Colonial Governor of NY William S. Cosby. During his short term, Brigadier-General Cosby was portrayed as one of the most oppressive governors in the Thirteen Colonies. Cosby’s primary bone-picker was a chief justice — Lewis Morris — whom Cosby had dismissed from a special court he had convened to hear a civil lawsuit case involving Cosby himself. The Governor appointed James DeLancey to replace Morris. Since Cosby proved to be greedy, mean-tempered and corrupt, Judge Morris and friends were silent partners in founding the Journal and systematically wrote material that exposed the Governor’s corrupt practices. To make matters worse, the paper made fun of him, even with published songs. The editorial campaign lasted months. Finally, the beleaguered Governor got his legal ducks in a row and made an arrest. But the defendant wasn’t Morris or any of his “co-conspirators.” Immigrant Peter Zenger was arrested in late 1734 and imprisoned for nine months, awaiting trial.

August, 1735
He was brought to trial in August, 1735, for the crime of Libel — exactly 290 years ago. Zenger refused to name the authors of the Journal stories, and took the heat as the newspaper’s publisher. Under English law, Zender’s goose was cooked. In 1735, the issue had nothing to do with what was “true or false.” For Zenger, it was libel to publish any information opposed to the government. Think about that, Matilda. Herr Zenger was dead meat — until a Perry Mason moment changed the course of history. Everyone in the courtroom was a friend of Cosby’s power structure except for a new jury that had replaced Cosby’s deviously packed jury. Still, since truth was not a defense, there was no question of the outcome. When Zenger’s court appointed (inexperienced) counsel began his defense, there was a commotion in the back of the room and in strode the most famous lawyer in all the colonies.

Andrew Hamilton
Yes, he agreed, Zenger printed the charges. But, Hamilton demanded that the prosecution prove the charges false. If the prosecutor could prove falsehood, he would agree they were libelous. This “truth defense” baffled Chief Justice James DeLancey. He reiterated that truth did not matter in libel cases. But in a stirring appeal to the jury, Hamilton said, “Are we to believe that truth is a greater sin than falsehood?” If the matter was up to judges alone, juries would be “useless.” He argued that telling the truth did not cause governments to fall. Rather, it is “abuse of power” that cripples governments. Finally, Hamilton turned to the jury and pleaded for acquittal, proclaiming “It is not the cause of one poor printer, but the cause of liberty.” As expected, judge DeLancey ordered the jury to convict but in less than ten minutes the jury came back with a verdict of Not Guilty. The cheers would resonate throughout the countryside.

Zender & Trump
The cause of freedom of the press took shallow root in 1735 and would not reach fruition until passage of the First Amendment in 1783. The U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788. Separated by nearly three centuries, Peter Zenger and Donald Trump share an unusual juxtaposition. The German printer faced the tyranny of absolute power under a King, giving rise to the birth of a free press as the guardian of truth. Donald Trump also faces tyranny — by a governmental power; but that same free press has lied and colluded, incomprehensibly, to protect tyranny. Americans are the first to champion the First Amendment and a Free Press. No true democracy exists without it. A free media should allow for the exchange of ideas and for dissenting voices. Because when any government holds power, Media must be a sentinel — free to be the Guardian of Truth.

Epilogue
America’s established Media and the reigning Federal Government of the Unites States, circa 2022, lie in the same bed. That bed is spoiled, debased, iniquitous. Zenger’s trial in 1735 planted the seed that bore a rich and necessary fruit. The American Republic can not survive without a free press nor can it live with a free press that is “owned” by any governmental party or special interest. If Truth is for sale in America, pack it in. Better come up with a new name. Unless the people act, America is done.

Source:
https://www.ushistory.org/us/7c.asp
https://www.crf-usa.org/images/pdf/znger_ms.pdf

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Vin’s America.

Vin Scully died three days ago. The outpouring of eulogies, particularly those on sport networks, are exalting his career and his life. And deservedly so. Uniformly, his colleagues recount his achievements as a broadcaster and his worthiness as a human being. Fortunately, he did live to hear the accolades heaped upon him at baseball’s Hall of Fame ceremonies in 1982. But your guess is, however grateful he was for the attention, he thought the plaudits were overblown. You see, Mr. Scully was anything but vainglorious, especially in the broadcast booth. And it was only there you knew him. It was there you were witness to his craft, the foundation of which was his knowledge of and respect for the English language. It was there you heard the voice. If ever a voice was called charismatic, it had to belong to Vin Scully. It was an educated, cultured, unpretentious voice aimed at the heartland. It was a voice that painted pictures. If you weren’t there at the ballpark, you could still “see” and “feel” the game. It was a voice of a reporter, a teacher, a storyteller, a friend — who revealed the person behind the player. It was a voice that shunned sportscaster hyperbole, shunned the limelight and directed attention to the game, not to himself. It was the voice of an American who bled Dodger blue and figuratively wept to see his country chase after socialism and to see professional athletes kneel during the National Anthem. He spoke out about both. You choose to believe that Scully’s America lives in the minds and hearts of Her people. You know them, perhaps prone to missteps, prone to manipulation, too often apathetic and silent. But they are the unknown Americans. Nobody sees them and nobody hears them. They build roads and bridges and sewers and power lines. They grow your food. They design and build power plants, homes and small businesses. They are first responders. They are the most generous people in the world. They sacrifice for their kids and protect their families. If need be, they give their lives in defense of liberty. They believe in God. They believe in America’s innate goodness. But you make a mistake in believing that the America you see portrayed on television is a window to these people or to anything resembling reality. You make the mistake of assuming that television reflects the opinions and attitudes of the great silent majority. Vincent Edward Scully would be the first to tell you that television is an illusion, a brainwashing mechanism — operated by a very few people. He would advise you not to let it get you down. He would tell you to play the game of life honestly — to believe in yourself and your country’s ideals. It was those ideals that sanctified the nobility of freedom. You can hear his gentle voice now, suggesting to you that America is worth your enduring affection.

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